"Exploring Halo Infinite's Season 5: New Maps and Breakdown"

Halo Infinite Season 5, launching on October 17, brings significant changes to the ranked playlists, including the introduction of the Bandit Evo as the new starting weapon. The Bandit Evo has improved range, reduced bloom and recoil, and a decreased rate of fire, making it a more balanced and reliable utility weapon. The Extraction game mode from Halo 4 makes its return, where teams must plant and defend an extraction device to score points. Additionally, a new 4v4 map called Forbidden is introduced for ranked play, featuring a symmetrical layout and a S7 Sniper power weapon. The HCS Year 3 will begin in 2024, leading up to the Halo World Championship with a $1 million prize pool.